Welcome to Torquay & District Medical Society
Torquay & District Medical Society is a social and educational society for members of the medical profession in the Torquay area.
We hold regular dinners and other events for members, their partners and guests, and are pleased to welcome prospective members to join us.
Why not join us for our informative and entertaining programme?
Thursday, 23rd November 2023
The Triangular Trade
A History of the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade
Ken Pye
Born and bred in Liverpool, Ken Pye retired as Managing Director of his own leadership development organisation, ‘The Knowledge Group’.
In a varied career spanning over fifty years Ken's experience includes working as a Residential Child Care Officer, as a Youth and Community Leader, as the Community Development Worker for Toxteth and as the Northwest Regional Officer for Barnardos.
He undertook a special, one-year contract for Liverpool Hope University as Executive Director of Continuing Professional Development, before setting up ‘The Knowledge Group’ in 2009.
Ken is a Proprietor of The Athenaeum and a Fellow of Liverpool Hope University.
In this talk, Ken will give us a history of the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade and it's continuing impact on today's society.
A number of Torquay & District Medical Society, 100% silk ties are available for sale to members.
The ties feature the T&DMS badge and are excellent value at £10 each.
Please click here to contact the Secretary to purchase your tie.